Local Eats!

We've put together a list of our local restaurant recommendations - please let us know if you find any honorable mentions during your stay!
Located in Roebling area of Covington (directly across from downtown Cincinnati) – smoked wings and boxes of loaded hand-cut fries – self serve beer on tap in the downstairs area – amazing food and atmosphere…great place to watch sporting events.
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Smoke Justis
302 Court St
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Located in Roebling area of Covington (directly across from downtown Cincinnati) – smoked wings and boxes of loaded hand-cut fries – self serve beer on tap in the downstairs area – amazing food and atmosphere…great place to watch sporting events.
Located off Madison Ave – visit Agave for tacos and margaritas, and Sugar Whiskey (right next door) for coffee, moonshine, and a giant chess table!
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Agave & Rye
635 Madison Ave
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Located off Madison Ave – visit Agave for tacos and margaritas, and Sugar Whiskey (right next door) for coffee, moonshine, and a giant chess table!
Located in Mainstrasse Village – American cuisine with Cajun/Creole undertones – great burgers, pastas, seafood, and appetizers – sit at the bar or in the dining room!
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Dee Felice Cafe
529 Main St
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Located in Mainstrasse Village – American cuisine with Cajun/Creole undertones – great burgers, pastas, seafood, and appetizers – sit at the bar or in the dining room!
Located in Mainstrasse - great atmosphere for sports, family, or a casual date night - super reasonable selection of craft beers – we also recommend the waffle fries and the blackened chicken sandwich
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Mac's Pizza Pub Covington
604 Main Street
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Located in Mainstrasse - great atmosphere for sports, family, or a casual date night - super reasonable selection of craft beers – we also recommend the waffle fries and the blackened chicken sandwich
Tucked away in an alley downtown (Cincinnati), this is one of the city’s oldest watering holes. Great place to visit before Reds/Bengals games – plenty of filling bar food to choose from, not to mention – free popcorn! Ask for Kim!
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O'Malley's in the Alley
25 W Ogden Pl
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Tucked away in an alley downtown (Cincinnati), this is one of the city’s oldest watering holes. Great place to visit before Reds/Bengals games – plenty of filling bar food to choose from, not to mention – free popcorn! Ask for Kim!
Beautiful restaurant and bar located at the infamous Hotel Covington
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Coppin's Restaurant & Bar
638 Madison Ave
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Beautiful restaurant and bar located at the infamous Hotel Covington
Upscale Italian food - we love that you can order several smaller plates and share - "family style"
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Sotto
118 E 6th St
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Upscale Italian food - we love that you can order several smaller plates and share - "family style"
NY style pizza and a great late night spot
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Goodfellas Mainstrasse
603 Main St
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NY style pizza and a great late night spot
Rustic yet elegant farm to table style dining - food is locally and sustainably sourced
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Bouquet Restaurant
519 Main St
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Rustic yet elegant farm to table style dining - food is locally and sustainably sourced

Breakfast + Brunch

A few of our favorites - some of these restaurants also serve dinner!
Classic take on brunch style food...but a bit more edgy - fun atmosphere and well executed dishes. We LOVE the crispy edge pancakes (Please note the pancakes are only served on weekdays -- including Friday)
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Cedar
701 Main St
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Classic take on brunch style food...but a bit more edgy - fun atmosphere and well executed dishes. We LOVE the crispy edge pancakes (Please note the pancakes are only served on weekdays -- including Friday)
Brunch style food with a Latin American flare
Yuca
Brunch style food with a Latin American flare
Low key, yet refined brunch spot with character to match – small outside patio area for nicer weather – highly recommend getting a fried green tomato on the breakfast sandwich (even if you don’t like tomatoes)!
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Otto's
521 Main St
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Low key, yet refined brunch spot with character to match – small outside patio area for nicer weather – highly recommend getting a fried green tomato on the breakfast sandwich (even if you don’t like tomatoes)!

Sushi + Seafood

Visit for delicious sushi or something savory - food is fresh and staff is kind, knowledgable, and accommodating
Maki Mono Covington
Visit for delicious sushi or something savory - food is fresh and staff is kind, knowledgable, and accommodating
We recommend the Swipe Right roll!
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Wabi Sabi Covington
508 Madison Ave
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We recommend the Swipe Right roll!
For seafood lovers, the food and atmosphere at PearlStar is second to none. Servers and staff are passionate and knowledgable, and the seafood is so fresh, it feels like you're eating oceanside. We love getting 6-12 oysters for an appetizer because the varieties are always changing - depending on what's being caught and sourced.
PearlStar
For seafood lovers, the food and atmosphere at PearlStar is second to none. Servers and staff are passionate and knowledgable, and the seafood is so fresh, it feels like you're eating oceanside. We love getting 6-12 oysters for an appetizer because the varieties are always changing - depending on what's being caught and sourced.

Local Hidden Gems

This place is a diamond in the rough. House made soft pretzels with the cheese dips and the schnitzel are both amazing. Good craft beer selection as well
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Wunderbar!
1132 Lee St
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This place is a diamond in the rough. House made soft pretzels with the cheese dips and the schnitzel are both amazing. Good craft beer selection as well
Located in Roebling area of Covington (directly across from downtown Cincinnati) – amazing pizza, craft beer, and brunch on the weekend – laid back spot for any occasion, including before Reds/Bengals games! Walk or drive across the bridge to Cincinnati
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The Gruff
129 E 2nd St
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Located in Roebling area of Covington (directly across from downtown Cincinnati) – amazing pizza, craft beer, and brunch on the weekend – laid back spot for any occasion, including before Reds/Bengals games! Walk or drive across the bridge to Cincinnati
Located in Newport – some of the best Italian food we’ve ever had – highly recommend the Chicken Tortellini San Luci. Fun fact – Pompilio’s was part of the movie set for the movie Rain Man (Dustin Hoffman)!
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Pompilios
600 Washington Ave
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Located in Newport – some of the best Italian food we’ve ever had – highly recommend the Chicken Tortellini San Luci. Fun fact – Pompilio’s was part of the movie set for the movie Rain Man (Dustin Hoffman)!
Located in Covington’s revitalized Duveneck Square – Chicken, Biscuits, Mac + Cheese – and great cocktails to match! Cozy spot with a refined, modern southern touch
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Libby’s Southern Comfort
35 W 8th St
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Located in Covington’s revitalized Duveneck Square – Chicken, Biscuits, Mac + Cheese – and great cocktails to match! Cozy spot with a refined, modern southern touch
You've probably been to a burger joint before...but not like this one! Besides amazing burgers made with Wagyu meat, they also offer dishes like poutine, cheese curds, and fried pickles...a MUST try!
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Bard's Burgers & Chili
3620 Decoursey Ave
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You've probably been to a burger joint before...but not like this one! Besides amazing burgers made with Wagyu meat, they also offer dishes like poutine, cheese curds, and fried pickles...a MUST try!
Modern eclectic wine bar with beautiful interior finishes and amazing food. We're obsessed with the Beef Wellington Popovers!
Ripple Wine Bar | Wine Bar | Covington, KY
4 W Pike St
Modern eclectic wine bar with beautiful interior finishes and amazing food. We're obsessed with the Beef Wellington Popovers!